We aim to use assessment that informs our practice and gives us accurate information about students next learning steps.
In the cluster we encourage the triangulated use of:
E asTTle:
e-asTTle is a web-based version of asTTle. asTTle was first developed by Auckland UniServices in 2000 as a CD-ROM package that enables teachers to create and analyse literacy and numeracy tests for years 5–10 and curriculum levels 2–6. Click herefor a Levin Cluster 'New Teachers' quck easy reference booklet.
Running Records: A running record allows you to assess a student's reading performance as she/he reads from a book.
STAR
The STAR Reading Test contains sub-tests which are designed to help teachers make better judgments about the quality of several aspects of their pupils "close" reading ability.
PROBE PROBE has been developed as an individual reading assessment tool designed for students aged from 7 to 15 years, but it may also be used as a measure of silent reading comprehension and listening comprehension at the same age levels.
The PAT reading test is primarily designed to help classroom teachers determine achievement levels of their students in reading comprehension and reading vocabulary.
Click here to see what others think, how they have used it. Pitfalls, advantages/disadvantages etc....
In the cluster we encourage the triangulated use of:
E asTTle:
e-asTTle is a web-based version of asTTle. asTTle was first developed by Auckland UniServices in 2000 as a CD-ROM package that enables teachers to create and analyse literacy and numeracy tests for years 5–10 and curriculum levels 2–6. Click herefor a Levin Cluster 'New Teachers' quck easy reference booklet.
Running Records:
A running record allows you to assess a student's reading performance as she/he reads from a book.
STAR
The STAR Reading Test contains sub-tests which are designed to help teachers make better judgments about the quality of several aspects of their pupils "close" reading ability.
PROBE
PROBE has been developed as an individual reading assessment tool designed for students aged from 7 to 15 years, but it may also be used as a measure of silent reading comprehension and listening comprehension at the same age levels.
PATs & Other...
The PAT reading test is primarily designed to help classroom teachers determine achievement levels of their students in reading comprehension and reading vocabulary.
Click here to see what others think, how they have used it. Pitfalls, advantages/disadvantages etc....